Monster Hunter Rise has been dominating Switch charts since its launch last year and has become a top seller on Steam thanks to its early 2022 PC launch. Later this week, Monster Hunter will be back in the spotlight with the Sunbreak expansion officially launching. Today during a Nintendo Direct …
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Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal are all coming to Nintendo Switch
A few weeks ago, Atlus made a big splash by announcing re-releases of Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal for PlayStation, Xbox and PC platforms. This afternoon during a Nintendo Direct Mini stream, all three games were also revealed for the Nintendo Switch, starting with Persona …
Read More »Nintendo Direct Mini goes live tomorrow focusing on ‘partner’ games
We've been hearing for a couple of weeks now that Nintendo is planning another Direct before the end of June. As it turns out, the rumours were right, as Nintendo has announced a new Direct taking place tomorrow. The Nintendo Direct Mini will be roughly 25 minutes long and as …
Read More »Nintendo Direct reportedly happening next week and will focus on third-party games
Both Sony and Microsoft have held major game announcement streams this month and all signs are pointing towards Nintendo sneaking one in too. Recently, sources claimed that a Nintendo Direct would take place next week, and according to a new report, it will primarily focus on third-party games. A couple …
Read More »No Man’s Sky for Nintendo Switch is now releasing in October
While No Man's Sky was originally going to release on Nintendo Switch a little sooner, Hello Games needs a bit more time to perfect the new port, pushing it back to October. Hello Games confirmed this week that No Man's Sky for the Nintendo Switch has been pushed back from …
Read More »Sony, Nintendo and more are skipping Gamescom this year
2022 has been an interesting year for gaming so far. What was once looking to be one of the most stacked years ever, 2022 has slowly become a more standard year for the industry, with many big titles being pushed back to 2023. Whether due to this or not, a …
Read More »Nintendo Direct gives us a deep dive into Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Just as promised, today Nintendo went live with a new Direct stream focused on Xenoblade Chronicles 3, a grand finale to the trilogy of RPGs. The full Direct was nearly 30 minutes long, delivering a deep dive into the new game. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has had an interesting road to …
Read More »The original Pokémon Snap is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
For many, Pokémon Snap (1999) holds a special place in their heart, with the Nintendo 64 game offering Pokémon fans their first proper look at these pocket monsters in a 3D environment. As they have been doing since its launch, the Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack service is seeing one …
Read More »Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Direct announced
While both Sony and Microsoft showed their faces at the recently-concluded Summer Game Fest / not E3 event, Nintendo was noticeably absent. In a few short days however, the console manufacturer will be hosting a 20 minute-long Nintendo Direct dedicated to the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Nintendo will reportedly hold its next major Direct stream later this month
Sony held a State of Play earlier this month and just last night, the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase took place. So far, Nintendo has not announced any major game announcement plans for this month, but according to multiple sources, there will be a new Direct stream very soon. Sony Santa …
Read More »Skyrim Anniversary Edition might be heading to Nintendo Switch
Last year for the 10th anniversary of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda released the game once again, replacing the ‘Special Edition' on Xbox, PlayStation and PC with a new ‘Anniversary Edition' with some new tweaks and additional content. The Anniversary Edition was never announced for Switch, despite the Special …
Read More »Nintendo’s controversial NSO Expansion Pack service is officially a success
While the PC market has allowed for multiplayer games to be freely played online without any issues, all three console manufacturers offer subscription services for online play. Nintendo’s most recent service, the Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack has seemingly been performing well despite the initial controversy. The Nintendo Switch Online’s …
Read More »Nintendo says transition to its next home console is ‘a major concern’
At this point, the Nintendo Switch will go down in history as one of the most popular consoles ever made, having recently surpassed the Wii in total sales. Due to the console's success, Nintendo has extended the Switch's lifecycle, and now, ensuring a smooth transition over to the next home …
Read More »Pokémon sells 35 million in one year as Nintendo releases Fiscal report
The Pokémon franchise is the biggest media property of all time, bringing in a total of more than $110 Billion since its inception in 1996. Nintendo has now released their latest Quarterly Fiscal figures, revealing that the Pokémon franchise is doing better than ever. Nintendo recently released their latest figures …
Read More »Nintendo announces new Indie World Direct
Nintendo was the first gaming company to popularise digital game showcases years before the global pandemic forced others to follow suit. One of the console manufacturer’s primary showcases is the Indie World Showcase – the newest entry of which will go live tomorrow. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official …
Read More »Nintendo may finally bring Twilight Princess and Wind Waker to Switch
The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most prestigious franchises. Though the release of 2017’s Breath of the Wild somewhat reinvented the franchise, older entries in the series are still loved by millions. After more than 5 years on the market, the Switch may finally be getting The Legend …
Read More »Nintendo adds older DLC to its NSO Expansion Pack
Late last year Nintendo released their Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, a new premium tier featuring N64 and SEGA Mega Drive games. Additionally, Nintendo included a number of DLC packs for ‘free’. Now, the console manufacturer seems to be retroactively adding older games’ DLC to the service, making it a …
Read More »Nintendo announces September launch for Splatoon 3
Last year, Nintendo officially announced Splatoon 3, with plans to launch in Summer 2022. The company has shuffled its release line-up around a little bit since then, bringing Xenoblade Chronicles 3 forward from September to July. In its place, Splatoon 3 will be releasing this September. Splatoon 3 will see …
Read More »Nintendo’s official Game Boy Advance emulator for Switch leaks online
Game Boy and Game Boy Advance emulation is something that Nintendo Switch owners have been clamouring for since launch. Recently, Nintendo expanded its Switch Online roster with new sets of classic games and a recent leak suggests another major expansion could be on the way, introducing Game Boy Advance titles …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Online and PS+ get consumer-friendly changes following UK investigation
Earlier this year, Microsoft made some consumer-friendly changes to the way it handles subscriptions on Xbox, following an investigation by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Now a few months later, Nintendo and Sony have adopted similar policies for Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus. The CMA has been …
Read More »Bugsnax is heading to Xbox Game Pass, Steam and Nintendo Switch
Back in 2020, Bugsnax launched as an early console exclusive for the PS5. Now, two years later, the game is spreading to other platforms, including Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Bugsnax initially launched for PS4, PS5 and PC, although the game was exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC too. …
Read More »Leaker claims Nintendo may release Advance Wars early in the US
At E3 last year, one of Nintendo’s big surprises was a full remake of the Advanced Wars games, repackaging the first two games for the Nintendo Switch. Initially, the game was due to release in December 2021, but was later delayed to April 2022. Unfortunately due to “recent world events”, …
Read More »Nintendo delays The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel to 2023
While Nintendo was initially planning to launch the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in late 2022, the developers need more time. As of today, Breath of the Wild 2 has been delayed to Spring 2023. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild began development …
Read More »Half a decade later Nintendo has added folders to the Switch
When the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, many fans were excited by the prospects that a console-handheld hybrid could offer. One of the biggest omissions at launch however was the ability to organise games into folders. 5 years later Nintendo has finally added the functionality (sort of). In …
Read More »WB Games is also planning to bring Hogwarts Legacy to Nintendo Switch
We finally got a good look at Hogwarts Legacy last night and sure enough, the game is looking very impressive, particularly on PS5. Still, somehow, WB Games also seems to have a plan to bring this game to the Nintendo Switch. Hogwarts Legacy was initially revealed in 2020 for PS5, …
Read More »Super Nintendo World gets US launch window
Nintendo has a storied and rich history both inside the video games industry as well as outside of it. With so many iconic characters and IP, it makes sense to expand beyond one medium. They have done just that with the Super Nintendo World theme park in Japan. Following that, …
Read More »F-Zero X is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
Since its launch in October 2021, Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack has seen a new game added to the Nintendo 64 library roughly once per month. March’s game has now been announced. From the 11th of March, those who are subscribed to NSO’s Expansion Pack can gain access to F-Zero …
Read More »Nintendo delays Advanced Wars due to ‘recent world events’
At E3 last year, one of Nintendo's big surprises was a full remake of the Advanced Wars games, repackaging the first two games for the Nintendo Switch. Initially, the game was due to release in December 2021, but was later delayed to April 2022. Unfortunately due to “recent world events”, …
Read More »Nintendo Switch OLED survives 3600-hour burn-in stress test
While OLED panels do deliver an undeniably good viewing experience, they also have their problems. Burn-in has been a known issue with OLED displays for a long time now, but the situation is improving. The new Nintendo Switch OLED model seems to have a particularly good panel, with the screen …
Read More »Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire cancelled for Nintendo Switch four years after announcement
Back in 2018, Obsidian announced plans to bring its popular CRPGs, Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity 2, to the Nintendo Switch. The first game has been available on the platform for a while already, but unfortunately, plans to bring the sequel over have now been cancelled. Obsidian didn't …
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